Texas Justices Split Over Abortion Case and Quick Ruling
The state high court faces internal divisions as a rapid ruling on abortion cases could affect both the court and political futures. Dissenters criticize the majority for easing notification rules, while abortion-rights groups fault dissenters for acrimony and hype around young girls facing the decision.
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Hostage standoff with Palczynski escalates near Baltimore
Negotiators battled a long siege as police used an armored vehicle and a robot to feed hostages. Palczynski, an unemployed electrician with a violent history, moved in and out of talks, fatally threatening to shoot. Residents stayed indoors as officers urged surrender and sought psychiatric help, while victims’ families pleaded for safety and relief.
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O'Connor Absent From Mass On Anniversary
Cardinal John O'Connor, 80, missing public Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral on the anniversary of his installation as New York archbishop. Spokesman Joe Zwilling says he remains weak after brain tumor surgery but can walk with a cane. Vatican likely to name a replacement after his 80th birthday.
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King ventures online publishing and public plans
Time magazine reports Stephen King sold 400000 copies of the 66 page Riding the Bullet in its first 24 hours online via Simon & Schuster. He notes he may serialize a novel online but continues writing longhand on current project.
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City rules curb NCAA trademarks amid Final Four hype
Indianapolis officials and NCAA lawyers warn that trademark enforcement during Final Four events must be strict to protect sponsors and distinctiveness. Officials note the clean zone aims to shield fans from harassment and commercial pressure, while experts warn lax use could erode brand value and invite imitators.
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Pope John Paul II faces surgery and travels amid Parkinsons signs
The pope, aged and showing Parkinsons-like symptoms, underwent operations for a tumor and a broken hip while remaining active. During Christmas Eve rites he lifted his staff and vowed continued service, even as debates swirled about future pilgrimages to Iraq Egypt and the Holy Land and calls for church repentance and renewed Jewish ties.
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Protests erupt over Ho Chi Minh portrait exhibit in Oakland
About 1,500 mostly Vietnamese demonstrators gathered at the Pacific Bridge Contemporary Southeast Asian Art Gallery in Oakland for the opening of an exhibit by C. David Thomas. The 35 collage panels feature Ho Chi Minh and spurred claims of propaganda versus art. Thomas, from Newton Centre, Mass., aims to provoke re-evaluation of Ho Chi Minh who died in 1969.
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Ancient board game Hounds and Jackals found in Egypt
In Egyptian ruins a board game called Hounds and Jackals with 20 squares and clay canine figures was uncovered. The item highlights antiquity of tabletop gaming and reflects early cultural artifacts.
Odessa American Newsroom Contact and Ad Rates Note
Fragmentary OCR shows office contacts for Odessa American including publisher and editors, with multiple phone numbers and a brief note on advertising policy. No clear news event or report is present.
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